Trump Reported Considering Intervention in New York City Mayoral Race Against Mamdani

President Donald Trump is considering intervening in the crowded 2025 New York City mayoral race to prevent Democratic frontrunner Zohran Mamdani from winning, according to multiple reports. Trump has privately consulted with former Governor Andrew Cuomo, Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, and pollsters including Mark Penn and Andrew Stein, who have suggested that Cuomo could be the most viable candidate to consolidate the anti-Mamdani vote. Despite Cuomo's loss in the Democratic primary, he re-entered the race as an independent, alongside incumbent Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani, known for his anti-Israel stance, has drawn concern from Trump who has vowed to intervene if Mamdani attempts to act on his promise to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu during a visit. While Trump’s involvement could potentially unify opposition to Mamdani, his endorsement might also backfire given his unpopularity in New York. Sources report that Trump’s interest stems less from personal ties to New York and more from concern over the rising left-wing energy symbolized by Mamdani and his endorsements from figures like Bernie Sanders.